as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs
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Recent Examples of shutdown
Mario Tama | Getty Images The higher need for food assistance that Call and other experts have observed comes amid increases in food and energy costs and follows the 2025 federal government shutdown, which caused a temporary lapse in food assistance in the fall.
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Spirit filed its notices two days after the shutdown.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Still, the shutdown may not be brief.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The early morning shutdown left thousands with nowhere to go on Friday.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Spirit filed its notices two days after the shutdown.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Still, the shutdown may not be brief.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The early morning shutdown left thousands with nowhere to go on Friday.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
Noun
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The idea is that those first steps would create space for gradual deescalation and an effective cessation of hostilities.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Complete smoking cessation should remain the goal.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Noun
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As Russia’s advance stalls, Ukraine boosts long-range strikes After a series of gains last year, Russia’s advances along the over 600-mile front line have ground to a near halt recently, and Ukraine’s armed forces have launched successful counterstrikes and reclaimed some ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The painstaking work of clearing depots has ground to a halt, overtaken by a more volatile reality.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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As a researcher tells Mary during the film’s abrupt ending, there are openings to the Backrooms appearing all over the place, and the company is dedicated to uncovering its secrets.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But not every egg freezing story has such a happy ending.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The New York City property has been around since 2003, and reopened in April 2021 following a pandemic closure, with the brand new MO Lounge in the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The president’s reaction to the release of Justo Betancourt comes as the state and federal government have signaled the possible closure of the detention center.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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Photographs at either end offer a palpable glimpse into the building's former life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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My own book details the consequential events at a place called Fort Monroe in Virginia that led directly to Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the end of American slavery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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That offers nearly 12% upside from Tuesday’s close.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Returns for the June 2 primary election continued to pour in after the close of polls Tuesday night.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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The officials spoke for roughly two hours, according to a person familiar with the matter, but no announcement has been made since the meeting’s conclusion earlier today.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ultimately, the employee retired before the case's conclusion.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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